Santa Anita . ParkThe Classic Race Meeting, which opens Monday, December 26, will give the riders the largest purse structure in Santa Anita’s storied 88-year history with a significant increase in both allowances and bets for the race.
In addition, Santa Anita will once again bring fans and riders the best winter grass racing in the US, as the Camino Real is going downhill, the grass slide and the grass oval will bring many more. option for horses to sprint and go on the road on the ground.
“Our yard is in very good condition,” said Chris Merz, Director of Racing and Racing Secretary for Santa Anita. “With downhill divisions and grass slides, we are pleased to offer the betting public as well as fans a multitude of grass racing options. Right now, with a lot of focus on recruiting. Using on-court prospects from around the world, grass racing is becoming more popular than ever.
“As the meeting goes on, we’ll also begin a $25,000 warm-up series in March for men and women on grass, both long and short. Of course, we depend on the weather. good, but we’re confident we’ll be able to successfully deliver the best grass-court race in the country and we’re delighted to open December 26.”
Merz also said that significant raises will be offered in subsidy and stake races and that for the first time, all Santa Anita bets, on grass or dirt track, will carry the money. a minimum of $100,000.
“There is no denying that costs are rising, in every way, in every aspect of our economy,” says Merz. “Along with the TOC, without their support these changes would not have been possible, we hope these wallet increases will assist owners and coaches who are paying the bills. Also, we want riders to know that all subsidized races will now include a “state-breed” provision, which means any horse who have won a state-bred race anywhere in the country, are still eligible for the first qualifying grant of $72,000 at Santa Anita.”
SANTA ANITA 2022-23 INCREASE MONEY
All Shares will have a minimum wallet of $100,000
First Condition Grant increased from $69,000 to $72,000
Second Condition Allowance increased from $72,000 to $75,000
Third Conditional Allowance increased from $73,000 to $76,000
All Open Allowance Races will have a purse worth $85,000
With the first posting on opening day, December 26, at 11 a.m., Santa Anita will award a total of six graded shares. Three of them are Class I with a $300,000 purse, Runhappy Malibu with seven hooks, La Brea with seven hooks, and American Oaks, which will run at a mile and a quarter on grass.
The remaining three shares are class II with a purse of $200,000. Mathis Mile (grass), San Gabriel, at one-eighth of speed on grass and San Antonio, at one-sixteenth of a mile.
Entries for the opening day will be received on December 21. For more information, please visit santaanita.com or call (626) 574-RACE.
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